Britain Grips Under Great Coal Strike In 1920s
London 1 million British coal miners strike paralyzing the industry. Government readiness under emergency powers sparks fears of wider upheaval as negotiations fail. Transport and industrial sectors face immediate risk of halt, with miners rejecting wage cut tied to an eight hour day and industry reorganization.
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London
Britain
Stanley Baldwin
Alparta
England
Tongland
Becaues
Audh
Atla Factory
Milnes
Baldwin
Waa
Royal Commission
National crime commission finds no crime sources
The national crime commission after a nine month inquiry reports no sources for crime and urges remedies at state and citizen level. The Federal Trade Commission dismisses two complaints against Holly Sugar Denver and others regarding directorate arrangements under the Clayton Act. The Army General Staff and War Department study notes advancing fortification concerns for Hawaii and the Pacific key forts. Navy plans a large shipbuilding program totaling 8320000000 dollars for nine two-dringers and related construction.
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Holly
Sugar Corporaton
Denver
Cole
Federal “Rade Commission
Chicago Alarmed By Lawlessness Moves For Crime Probe
Chicago and Cook County face rising crime with nightly murders and hold ups as leaders from 24 elite groups form the Chicago Association for Criminal Justice. A grand jury will investigate crime. State's Attorney Crowe seeks cooperation from the attorney general amid threats to his home and family.
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Chicago
Chicago Associaion For Criminal Justice
Cook County
President's Council of the Asssociation of Commerce
Chicago Board of Trade
Commercial Club
Chicago Athlete Club
Chicago Association of Credit Men
Em.playera
Hamilton Club
Tllinois Athletic Club
Chicago Bar Association
T Ilinois Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago Church Federation
Chicago Clearing House Association
Elwants Club
Chicago Real Estate Board
Northwestern Iniverests
University of Chicago
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Rotary Club
Civic Federation
City Club
Traffic Club
Union League Club
Cook County Real Estate Board
Chicago Association of Commerce
Getion
Crowe
William V. Brothern
Criminal Court
Quak County
Qarletrom
Iowa Women Seek Office in May Primary Campaign
Two Iowa women enter the May primary despite constitutional hurdles. They hope a November vote will approve a constitutional change, allowing women to hold state office and potentially curb other female candidacies. Local legislatures have moved to strike the word “Spale” from qualification rules, paving the way for approval.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Veterm
Hays Uled
B' Worn
Tobacco Growers Co-operative Sees Major Increase
A fragmented note hints at a large tobacco growers cooperative decision totaling around 10.6 million dollars. References include Lexington, Burley, Pohasco, and 108,000 members, with headquarters cited as the source.
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Lexington
Tha’ Burley
Pohasco
Clenénceau Humiliates Bhaelgire in Furniture Clash
In a surprising bout, Clenénceau dominates Bhaelgire in a furniture titan duel. Spectators watched as the rival factions faced off over seating and design supremacy, ending with Clenénceau claiming a convincing victory.
France Agrees to Pay U S Six Billion Debt Settlement
The article reports France's schedule to repay the United States a large wartime debt totaling around 4.1 leading to payments beginning at 6 6 million and escalating over years. It notes the 62 year terms, interest rates, and the political context with President Coolidge and postwar settlements. It also mentions related repayments to Belgium Latvia and Czechoslovakia and the impact of domestic French debt.
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Washington
Yreneh
Leon
Greece
France
Debt Funding Commission
Witten- Mont War
Maledebe
United States
Coolidge
Senate
Rilla Pelating
Belgium
Latvia
Bethardd
Maintenin
Catcheslovakiq
Mine Seizure Bill Approved by Senate Committee
Washington report on a draft mine seizure and operation bill for national emergencies. The measure would allow government control of coal mines, appoint an emergency coal commission, and empower federal supervision of distribution to maintain production at reasonable prices.
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Washington
Senate Ediuention
Inhur
Copeland
New York
Bureau of Coal Industry
$20,000,000 Theater Plan in Los Angeles outlined
A proposed $20,000,000 organization aims to operate theaters in 22 principal markets. Sid Graunton, Hollywood theater owner, is backing the effort.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Sid Graunton
Hollywood
Noted Swedish Writer Hilen Key Dies at 76
Stockholm Sweden noted writer Hilen Key aged seventy six has died after a long influence on Swedish literature. The passing removes a longtime literary figure known for shaping modern Swedish prose and criticism.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Hilen Key
Bread Ration Rule Aims at Price Stabilization
Paris reports a wartime decree ordering bread flour to contain 8 percent rye to curb rising costs and bridge the period until the next harvest. The measure targets price stability and supplies during wartime shortages.
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Paris
France
Woman Executed by Guillotine Case Mentions Frelice-Antoinette Siprri
A woman described as Frelice-Antoinette Siprri was condemned to die by the guillotine for poisoning twelve people. The report notes the method and outcome in a period-typical sensational tone.
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Frelice
Antoinette Siprri
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